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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Eisenach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Eisenach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$101 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Eisenach
Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Eisenach, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Eisenach:
A bus is $61 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Eisenach costing on average $101 (€85).
Other travel options to Eisenach take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
You'll arrive about 1h 31m sooner (2h 30m by train vs 4h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $101 (€85) compared to roughly $60 (€51) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Eisenach
How to get from Berlin to Eisenach by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Eisenach is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:40 PM 12h05 Berlin 7:45 AM Eisenach $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:40 PM 12h05 Berlin 7:45 AM Eisenach $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:40 PM 12h05 Berlin 7:45 AM Eisenach $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Eisenach:
A bus is $61 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Eisenach costing on average $101 (€85).
Other travel options to Eisenach take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Eisenach as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Eisenach station.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz and arrive in Eisenach, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Eisenach by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Eisenach by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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